Literary calendar for Sept. 22-28

MARCIA AVNER: Reads with contributors to "The Lobbying and Advocacy Handbook for Nonprofit Organizations, Second Edition." 7 p.m. Thursday; SubText bookstore, Selby and Western avenues, St. Paul.

ANNIE BARROWS: California-based author discusses "Ivy & Bean Take the Case." 6:30 p.m. Monday; free, but tickets required for the signing line and given only to guests who purchase a copy of the book at the bookstore; Red Balloon, 891 Grand Ave., St. Paul.

KENDARE BLAKE: Washington state author of widely praised novels "Anna Dressed in Blood" and "Girl of Nightmares" returns with "Antigoddess," first in a series about Greek gods and reincarnated heroes. 6:30 p.m. Friday; Red Balloon, 891 Grand Ave., St. Paul.

S.A. BODEEN: Hosts a publication party for "The Fallout," sequel to "The Compound." 7 p.m. Monday; Addendum Books for Young Adults and Children, Selby and Western avenues, St. Paul.

JESSICA BRODY:Author who lives in California and Colorado reads from "Unremembered," latest in her science fiction series for young adults. 6:30 p.m. Thursday; Red Balloon, 891 Grand Ave., St. Paul.

COMMON GOOD BOOK CLUB: "The Financial Lives of the Poets" by Jess Walter is the selection for Common Good Books' new book club.

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The first meeting is open to everyone, but reservations are required in person at the store or at colin@commongoodbooks.com. 5 p.m. next Sunday; Common Good Books, 38 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul.

LYNDSAY FAYE:Reads from "Seven for a Secret," second in the NYPD Circa 1845 series. 7 p.m. Monday; Once Upon a Crime, 604 W. 26th St., Mpls.

ELLIOTT FLIES: Minnesotan reads from "Retrieving Isaac & Jason," a human adoption story written by the family dog. 7 p.m. Thursday; SubText bookstore, Selby and Western avenues, St. Paul.

BRIAN FREEMAN: Open house celebration for "Spilled Blood," winner of the International Thriller Writers best novel award. 7 p.m. Thursday; Once Upon a Crime, 604 W. 26th St., Mpls.

PAUL HARDING Pulitzer Prize winner for his debut novel, "Tinkers," reads from "Enon," about a year in the life of the grandson of George Crosby, "Tinkers" protagonist, as he comes to terms with a personal tragedy. 7 p.m. Friday; Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Mpls.

ELLEN HOPKINS: Author of 20 nonfiction titles and five New York Times best-selling young-adult novels in verse introduces "Smoke." In this sequel to "Burned," Pattyn Von Stratten's abusive father is dead, and Pattyn is on the run. 7 p.m. Tuesday; Addendum Books for Young Adults and Children, Selby and Western avenues, St. Paul.

HANNAH KENT: Co-founder and deputy editor of Australian literary journal Kill Your Darlings introduces her debut novel, "Burial Rites." It was inspired by a true story about the final days of a woman accused of murder in 1829 Iceland. 7 p.m. Monday; Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.

ANTOINE LAURAIN: French author reads from "The President's Hat," a novel about the mysterious power residing in a hat owned by former French President Francois Mitterand. 7 p.m. Monday; Common Good Books, 38 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul, co-sponsored by Alliance Francaise of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

BRIAN LUCAS:Minnesotan hosts a release party for "Here Comes the Sun: A Young Family's Journey Through Cancer." It is based on a journal he kept from the time his wife, Betsy, was diagnosed with late stage leukemia through their trip to Germany on their 10th anniversary four years later to meet the man who donated bone marrow and saved Betsy's life. Lucas calls his book "an honest look at the realities of fighting cancer" and a love story that includes the couple, their daughters and those who accompanied them on their emotional journey. 6 p.m. Monday, Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Mpls.; 2 p.m. Sept. 28, Birchbark Books, 2115 W. 21st St., Mpls.